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British professional boxer Tyson Fury. (Photo: Reuters)

Boxing: Tyson Fury announces latest comeback from retirement

January 5, 2026 00:49 IST

Fury had announced his retirement after losing a rematch with Ukraine's Usyk, who had won by split decision in their first bout to become the undisputed champion.

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim against Premier League match vs Wolves. (PHOTO: AP)

‘I’m not going to quit, will do my job until…’: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim

January 5, 2026 00:38 IST

Amorim had looked downbeat on Friday when discussing potential transfers and the Portuguese coach grew visibly irritated when pressed about whether he still had the board's confidence.

Brahim Diaz celebrates his goal for Morocco against Tanzania in the Africa Cup of Nation round of 16 match. (PHOTO: Reuters)

Africa Cup of Nations: Brahim Diaz scores as Morocco advance to quarterfinals, to meet winner of South Africa vs Cameroon

January 5, 2026 00:29 IST

Brahim Diaz scored in Morocco's 1-0 win over Tanzania in Round-of-16 match of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Hardik Pandya India South africa

AB de Villiers names Hardik Pandya as India’s ‘pivotal player’ for T20 World Cup defence: ‘The guy who win you games’

January 5, 2026 00:11 IST

Pandya was also influential in India's World Cup win in 2024 in the USA and the Caribbean Islands. He bowled the famous last over against South Africa in the final. 

Nitish

Kris Srikkanth questions Nitish Reddy’s inclusion in Indian team for NZ series: ‘How is he looked at as an all-rounder… teams will smash him everywhere’

January 4, 2026 23:53 IST

Srikkanth suggested that Axar Patel could have been selected instead of Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Alexander Hendrickx scored two goals as Kalinga Lancers started the season with a fine 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals. (Credit: Hockey India League)

Hockey India League: Kalinga Lancers, last season’s entertainers, begin with encouraging 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

January 4, 2026 23:25 IST

Braces from Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit Singh helped Kalinga Lancers start Hockey India League 2026 campaign with a 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals.

England opener Zak Crawley after his dismissal in Sydney Test. (PHOTO: AP)

Michael Vaughan slams Zak Crawley after first-innings dismissal in Sydney Ashes Test: ‘Frustrates the life out of me’

January 4, 2026 23:00 IST

Heading into the Sydney Test, Crawley entered as England's leading run-scorer in a series that has been a really tough one for the tourists.

England batter Harry Brook in action during Sydney Test. (PHOTO: AP)

Michael Atherton on Harry Brook’s innings in Sydney Ashes Test on Day 1: ‘Lost the plot… was so lucky’

January 4, 2026 22:43 IST

Atherton was critical of Brook's approach against the short ball on day one in Sydney, saying, "He lost the plot a bit, and he was so lucky."

FILE picture of Bangladesh cricket team. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh refuse to play in India as geopolitical tensions give rise to hybrid models

January 4, 2026 21:36 IST

In recent times, the cricketing world has witnessed diplomatic tensions between countries disrupting its schedule.

The start to the senior boxing nationals was delayed in Greater Noida on Sunday. (PHOTO: Special Arrangement)

Boxing nationals delayed by more than four hours after delay in arrival of equipment and steel wire snapped at venue

January 4, 2026 21:15 IST

A Boxing Federation of India official who was present at the venue told The Indian Express that the delay in bringing the equipment meant work could only begin in the morning on Sunday.

Meg Lanning will lead UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League 2026. (PHOTO: UP Warriorz)

WPL: Australian legend Meg Lanning, who led DC into three straight finals, named UP Warriorz captain

January 4, 2026 20:52 IST

Lanning, as a player, won two ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups and five ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles. As captain, she led Australia to T20 titles in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023 and one ODI World Cup crown in 2022.

In the last three months, since the onset of the domestic season, Mohammed Shami has straddled in all three formats, excelled in each and regained much of the sharpness that intermittent injuries had eroded. (PTI Photo)

‘He has art, wickets, fitness, form… what more does he need?’ asks Mohammed Shami’s coach

January 4, 2026 20:37 IST

Despite the pacer proving his credentials once again across formats in domestic circuit, coach Badruddin perplexed over his continuous omission from the Indian team

Stokes later conceded that both Jadeja and Sundar deserved their centuries on the day. (Reuters Photo)

‘Those who mocked Jadeja and Washington finding only edges or holes in their bats’: Sunil Gavaskar trains guns on England after failure in Australia

January 4, 2026 20:27 IST

It wasn't too long ago that England could only manage a 2-2 draw at home in a five-Test series against India.

India vs South Africa Under 19, 2nd Youth ODI: IND take on SA in 2nd Youth ODI in Benoni. (PHOTO: Reuters/Cricket South Africa)

India vs South Africa Under-19, 2nd Youth ODI: Date, Time, Live Streaming, Predicted Playing XI & Other Details

January 4, 2026 20:14 IST

India (IND U-19) vs South Africa (SA U-19) Under 19 2nd Youth ODI Date, Time, Live Streaming, Predicted Playing 11: India play South Africa in the second Youth ODI at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Monday.

Damien Martyn played 67 Tests for Australia from 1992 to 2006, scoring 4406 runs at 46.37 including 13 centuries. (AP Photo)

‘An unbelievable turn of events’: Damien Martyn awake and talking in ‘miraculous’ recovery from induced coma, says Gilchrist

January 4, 2026 19:26 IST

The 54-year old was put in an induced coma after suffering from Meningitis.

Agustina Gorzelany scored her fourth goal of the season for Tigers. (Credit: Hockey India League)

Hockey India League: Gorzelany on target again as Tigers edge out Royals; Soorma Hockey Club part ways with coach Jude Menezes

January 4, 2026 18:45 IST

Women’s Hockey India League: Shrachi Bengal Tigers handed Ranchi Royals a 1-0 loss to moved into the second spot.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. (PTI)

After visits from RCB & RR, Maharashtra Cricket Association pitch Pune stadium for IPL 2026 matches

January 4, 2026 18:12 IST

MCA called it an important step toward showcasing their venue, while expressing gratitude to RCB and RR.

Brook accepted that his performances in Australia have not been up to par for the second-ranked Test batsman in the world. (AP Photo)

‘Have to be a little more patient’: Harry Brook after Day 1 of final Ashes Test

January 4, 2026 17:15 IST

Harry Brook's compulsive streak was on display on Sunday as well as he went for quite a few loose hook shots off Australia's short-pitched bowling.

Barcelona

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick credits Joan Garcia for win against Espanyol: ‘We didn’t deserve it…’

January 4, 2026 16:19 IST

García made superb saves to frustrate an Espanyol attack that dominated all but the final period

Mac Allister

‘There are not many chances of Liverpool retaining the title’: Alexis Mac Allister

January 4, 2026 14:52 IST

"Arsenal is in a really good moment, Manchester City is quite close, but we are not close in terms of performances or results, so I do not see us becoming champions again," said Alexis Mac Allister

Bangladesh's first three matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup are scheduled to be played in Kolkata while the last is slated to be hosted by Mumbai. (BCB Photo)

Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for 2026 T20 World Cup, BCB writes to ICC requesting change of venues

January 4, 2026 21:06 IST

Asif Nazrul, the advisor for Youth and Sports in the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh, said that the team "won't feel safe" in India and additionally said that he has called for the IPL to not be shown in the country.

Gavaskar

‘If there was a pitch like that anywhere else in the world, then all hell would have broken loose’: Sunil Gavaskar on MCG pitch

January 4, 2026 14:14 IST

Match referee Jeff Crowe has said the pitch was “unsatisfactory”. “The MCG pitch was too much in favour of the bowlers,” Crowe said

Bangladesh are placed in Group C along with England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies. (Sportzpics)

Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed included as Bangladesh announce 2026 T20 World Cup squad

January 4, 2026 14:03 IST

Bangladesh will be looking to make it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup for the first time this year, having failed to do so despite never missing out on any edition of the tournament.

Gill

Ricky Ponting on India dropping Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad: ‘I couldn’t believe that…’

January 4, 2026 13:02 IST

“If you can think that someone as good as Shubman Gill doesn't get picked in a World Cup squad, then it goes to show how many good players they do have,” Ponting said.

Shami

‘The biggest talking point is Mohammed Shami’: Irfan Pathan on IND’s squad for NZ series

January 4, 2026 12:02 IST

"He has taken 450-500 international wickets, which is a huge number," said Shami

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